08-17-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 17, 1998 (#2398 WAYZATA COUNTRY CLUB, Continued) approval can be given to the expansion of three pond areas. Gaffron recommended the expansion of the pond areas not be incorporated into this application but rather be subject to completion of a separate conditional use permit approval process for each prior to construction. Staff recommends approval of a conditional use permit for the tee and bunker program as submitted with the conditions outlined above. Gaffron noted all people within 150 feet of every boundary around the entire golf course was notified of this project. Oberhauser stated the tees that will be closest to the residential lots will consist of championship tees, which see a minimal amount of play during the day and should have very low impact on the neighboring property. Oberhauser commented they would like to complete the pond work over the winter months. Oberhauser requested the Planning Commission approve the tee and bunker portion of the application subject to submittal of additional information regarding the expansion of the pond areas to avoid the need for a new application on each pond. There were no public comments. Chair Smith inquired whether City Staff had any concerns regarding the location of the tees to the neighboring properties. Gaffron stated the tees are not located near any residences and are approximately 20 to 30 feet from the nearest lot line. Gaffron commented two people have reviewed the proposed plans. • Oberhauser stated the Wayzata Country Club has received a few phone calls regarding the proposed plans but the residents realize the project will have little impact on their property. Oberhauser stated the greens, which are located five feet from the property line, experiences more traffic than the tees. Chair Smith inquired whether any input has been received from the DNR. Gaffron stated a letter has been received today and distributed copies to the Planning Commission. Gaffron recommended approval of the conditional use permit for the ponds subject to review by the Planning Commission and adoption of a second resolution at the City Council level. Stoddard stated he was comfortable with Staff's recommendations. Oberhauser stated the project should have no impact on the Luce Line. Chair Smith indicated she was comfortable with Staffs recommendations as well. Lindquist moved, Stoddard seconded,to approve Application #2398, Wayzata Country Club, 200 Wayzata Boulevard, for a conditional use permit for reconstruction, relocation or addition of tees and bunkers for holes #1-18, per Staff's recommendations as outlined in the August 13, 1998 memorandum, conceptual approval of the expansion of the three pond areas, with the understanding the expansion of the pond areas will be subject to further approval by the Planning Commission, and further subject to the conditions outlined in the letter received from the DNR. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. Gaffron noted a second resolution will be prepared for the expansion of the pond areas. • Page 9